Obituaries

Raymond William Wibstad, Jr.

Raymond William Wibstad, Jr.

Apr 23, 2020

Updated - Raymond William Wibstad, Jr. age 73 of Nicollet died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

A celebration of Ray’s life will be held from 1-4 p.m, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Eagle Lake American Legion. To pay tribute to Ray and his classic car passion, you are welcome, if weather...

Michael David Burt

Michael David Burt

Apr 21, 2020

Michael “Mike” Burt, age 52, of Mankato, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Mike was born December 16, 1967 in Mankato to David and Mary Burt.  He graduated from Mankato East High School in 1986 and Winona VoTech. He developed many friendships along the way through his work career in supervisory positions at Cabela’s, Gander Mountain,...

Jerry O. Griggs

Jerry O. Griggs

Apr 15, 2020

Jerry Otto Griggs, age 74, of rural Mapleton, died, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at MCHS – Mankato.

Private graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, Mapleton. Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Jerry was born July 9, 1945 to Guy Walker and Clara Catherine (Sommer) Griggs in Mankato. He graduated from Mapleton High School and Austin Vo-Tech for Ag...

Donna Mae (Pierce) Hall

Donna Mae (Pierce) Hall

Apr 13, 2020

Donna Mae (Pierce) Hall, age 91 of North Mankato died peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.Memorial service will be planned for a later date. Private family burial will be held at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato. Please feel free to share your favorite memories of Donna for her family at www.mankatomortuary.com.Donna...

Marlene Marie Fredricks (UPDATED)

Marlene Marie Fredricks (UPDATED)

Apr 13, 2020

(UPDATED WITH SERVICE DETAILS)

 

Marlene Marie Fredricks, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in rural Mankato on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Visitation will be held from 4-7pm, Friday, October 2, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church (421 N. Second Street, Mankato). Memorial service will be 11am, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Sandra Ann (Dawald) Kiewatt

Sandra Ann (Dawald) Kiewatt

Apr 11, 2020

Sandra Ann (Dawald) Kiewatt, age 83 of Mankato, was called home April 11, 2020.

 

Private graveside service will be held at Sakatah Cemetery in Waterville. Memorial service will be held at a later date at Hilltop United Methodist Church in Mankato. Please share a memory of Sandra’s family online at www.mankatomortuary.com.

 

Sandra was born October 8, 1936 in...

Carolyn Marie Mielke

Carolyn Marie Mielke

Apr 11, 2020

Carolyn Marie Mielke, age 58, of North Mankato, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with final burial following at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Please share a memory of Carolyn with her family online at www.mankatomortuary.com.Carolyn...

Randolph Tuma

Randolph Tuma

Apr 10, 2020

Randolph James Tuma, 71, of Madison Lake, died April 10, 2020 at his home.

Randy was born July 5, 1948 to William and Marion (Simon) Tuma in St. Peter, Minnesota. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1966. Following high school, Randy served in the US Navy in Puerto Rico. He married Rita Erickson in 1971. Together, they raised three...

Charles Francis Frost, Sr. (UPDATED)

Charles Francis Frost, Sr. (UPDATED)

Apr 10, 2020

UPDATED - Charles Francis Frost Sr, 97, long time resident of North Mankato/Mankato passed away in his sleep on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center.

A celebration and memorial mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. John Kunz officiating. There will be a brief time...

Clarence "Red" Herbst

Clarence "Red" Herbst

Apr 9, 2020

Northview-North Mankato Mortuary

2060 Commerce Drive

North Mankato, Minnesota

507-388-2288

Clarence “Red” Herbst, age 93, passed away at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center on April 9, 2020. 

 

A private family graveside service will be held at Woodland Hills Cemetery in Mankato. We look forward to sharing and remembering stories when we are able to be together at a future date and...

Dennis Gene Tischer

Dennis Gene Tischer

Apr 9, 2020

Dennis Gene Tischer, age 84, of Good Thunder, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

 

Private graveside service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Good Thunder.  Please share a memory of Dennis with his family at www.mankatomortuary.com.

 

Dennis was born October 24, 1935 in Mankato to Clarence and Verona (Gutenschwager) Tischer. On...

Stanley Healy

Stanley Healy

Apr 8, 2020

Stanley Gene Healy, age 90, of Mapleton, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Mapleton Community Home.

 

Due to restrictions on public gatherings, a private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mapleton. Memorial service will be held at a later date. 

 

Stanley was born March 26, 1930 in Faribault County to Charles and Viola (Klint)...

Sister Mary Emmanuel Fallenstein, SSND

Sister Mary Emmanuel Fallenstein, SSND

Apr 6, 2020

On Monday of Holy Week, April 6, 2020, in the midst of the corona virus pandemic, our beloved Sister Mary Emmanuel Fallenstein, 92, died peacefully at 8:55 p.m. in Notre Dame Health Care, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, Minnesota. Her condition had declined steadily in the preceding weeks, and sisters were praying with her up to the time of...

Rita Schoenstedt

Rita Schoenstedt

Apr 6, 2020

Born in Mankato on May 11, 1937 to MayBelle (Olson) and Raymond “Ray” Krause, Rita grew up in front of the camera, as her father was a photographer and proprietor of Krause Studio in Mankato. She had a magical childhood and remained a lighthearted, fun-loving person. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1955 and high school friends remained very...

Orval Patrick Marquardt, Jr.

Orval Patrick Marquardt, Jr.

Apr 6, 2020

Orval Patrick Marquardt, Jr., age 87, of North Mankato, died Monday, April 6, 2020.

 

Due to restrictions on public gatherings related to the Coronavirus, a private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Please share a memory of Orval with his family online at www.mankatomortuary.com.

 

Orval was born October 19, 1932 in New Ulm...

Lorraine June Schultz

Lorraine June Schultz

Apr 4, 2020

Lorraine June (Bluhm) Schultz, age 88 of Beauford, MN passed away April 4, 2020 at The Beacon of Mapleton where she was a resident.

Lorraine was born to Ruben and Lillie (Schull) Bluhm April 9, 1931 in Decoria Township. She was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was baptized on May 17, 1931 and confirmed on...

Annabelle Giroux

Annabelle Giroux

Apr 2, 2020

Annabelle Marie Giroux, 92 of North Mankato, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Due to the current circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.

Annabelle’s career was dominated by the many years that she served as Office Manager for the Robert Carlstrom...

Quentin Peterson

Quentin Peterson

Apr 1, 2020

Quentin Ruben Peterson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Quentin was born in Belgrade Township, North Mankato, MN on September 9, 1922 to Emma (Tillman) Peterson and Ruben Peterson. He grew up on the family farm and attended Kern’s Country School. He farmed with his father until entering the military service. He served in the U.S. Army...

Marlan "Butch" Pitts

Marlan "Butch" Pitts

Mar 31, 2020

Marlan “Butch” Pitts, age 82, of Judson, died on March 31, 2020 at his home. 

A private family graveside service will be held at Cambria Cemetery.  Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

Marlan was born on May 20, 1937 in Madelia to Herman and Gretchen (Hill) Pitts.  He attended school in Madelia and Rochester.  On July 11, 1970, Marlan...

Paul Jirik

Paul Jirik

Mar 27, 2020

Paul Andrew Jirik, age 53, of St. Peter, died on Friday, March 27, 2020.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of Paul’s death, a memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato.

Paul Andrew, the son of Leonard and Charlotte (Schefter)...